Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

"***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture Recalled by Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec Due to Linvatec Corporation DBA ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL...

Date: June 26, 2012
Company: Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec directly.

Affected Products

"***Press FT***2.6 w/ One #2 (5 metric) Hi-Fi***Suture, HIP***N2***2009-02***CONMED LINVATEC 11311 CONCEPT BLVD LARGO, FL 33773-4908 USA*** To reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures

Quantity: 879 units for all products in recall event

Why Was This Recalled?

Linvatec Corporation DBA ConMed Linvatec in Largo, FL is recalling Press FT HI-FI Sutures (items NP 211, NP 212, NP 261, NP 262, NP211H, NP261H-all lot numbers) due to the potential for the distal tip of the driver to become separated from the driver shaft after successful insertion of the implant.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 17 states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NM, NY, PA, TX, UT, WA

Affected (17 states)Not affected

About Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec

Linvatec Corp. dba ConMed Linvatec has 21 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report